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Feb 19, 2020 · Gloria Brown was one of the first black Americans and women to claim the $1 million prize from McDonald's Monopoly in 1997, but she later realized it was a fraud. She paid a high price for her involvement and now works two jobs to repay the debt.
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Feb 4, 2021 · Learn about Gloria Brown's memoir, Black Woman in Green, co-written by Donna Sinclair. It chronicles her journey from a city girl to a forest supervisor in the U.S. Forest Service, facing racism and challenges along the way.
Feb 20, 2020 · Gloria Brown was the first black American woman to claim a $1 million prize in the Monopoly scam in 1997. She paid half of the money to Jerry Colombo, who coerced her into the scheme, and faced legal troubles and financial hardship. She is now working two jobs and writing a book about her experience.
Sep 24, 2021 · Gloria Brown passed away in September 2021 after a long and influential career with the Forest Service. She was a pioneer, a mentor and a role model who advocated for diversity and public engagement.
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Apr 27, 2020 · Gloria Brown was one of the co-conspirators in the $24 million Monopoly fraud that HBO's McMillion$ docuseries exposes. She bought a fake $1 million game piece from a friend for $40,000 and lied to McDonald's staff, but ended up in prison and debt.
Apr 1, 2020 · Gloria Brown was the first African American woman to be named as a forest supervisor for the U.S. Forest Service. In a new book called “Black Woman in Green: Gloria Brown and the Unmarked...
Feb 3, 2020 · “McMillions,” a six-part HBO documentary series premiering Monday, chronicles the scam and its unraveling. Here’s what to know before you watch. Who was involved?